Status:

COMPLETED

Gemcitabine in Long Infusion and Cisplatin for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Treatment

Lead Sponsor:

Institute of Oncology Ljubljana

Collaborating Sponsors:

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Solvenia

Conditions:

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-85 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Combination of gemcitabine-cisplatin was one of the most effective chemotherapy treatment in mesothelioma patients. However, median survival of this patient group was only about 12 months. With intent...

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate new regimen of treatment for its activity in malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). The primary objectives of the trial are assessing the treatment toxicity, re...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Biopsy-proven diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma
  • Inoperable for anatomic or physiological reason
  • Measurable and previously unirradiated lesion
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) 0 - 2
  • Adequate haematopoietic, liver, and kidney function.
  • Signed informed consent for participation in the trial

Exclusion

  • Significant medical co-morbidity
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • History of the cancer in the previous 10 years or breast cancer ever.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2002

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

78 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01243632

Start Date

December 1 2002

End Date

June 1 2010

Last Update

November 18 2010

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Institute of Oncology Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Slovenia, 1000